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Broken Window Lock
Katapolt
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In Dec 2017 I moved into my first home, and ive been sorting little bits since.
When we moved in we had no keys to any of the windows - annoying but it was further down the list. However when i redecorated the spare bedroom i noticed the window that once opened is now stuck. it isnt locked, but its like the button bit you would usually press in has jammed with the locking mechanism and wont open. its the only source of ventilation in the room.
whilst it isnt HUGELY urgent, i was wondering short of getting new windows, is it easy enough to unscrew the current lock and put a new one on?
it looks similar to this (but old and knackered)
When we moved in we had no keys to any of the windows - annoying but it was further down the list. However when i redecorated the spare bedroom i noticed the window that once opened is now stuck. it isnt locked, but its like the button bit you would usually press in has jammed with the locking mechanism and wont open. its the only source of ventilation in the room.
whilst it isnt HUGELY urgent, i was wondering short of getting new windows, is it easy enough to unscrew the current lock and put a new one on?
it looks similar to this (but old and knackered)
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If there are screws there, then it should be possible to just unscrew and replace assuming the same hole positions. Use an ordinary manual screwdriver of the right size and type, with a good unworn tip. If you need to make more holes you need a drill to make a pilot hole for the screws.
If the button is jammed, are you absolutely sure it's not just locked?0 -
If there are screws there, then it should be possible to just unscrew and replace assuming the same hole positions. Use an ordinary manual screwdriver of the right size and type, with a good unworn tip. If you need to make more holes you need a drill to make a pilot hole for the screws.
If the button is jammed, are you absolutely sure it's not just locked?
brilliant thank you, i had thought it might work that way just wanted to check.
yeah im 100%, ive had the window open before, but with the windows at my old house you pushed the button in to open them, so i did it on autopilot and then it wouldnt budge.0 -
Congratulations on your new home!
I can offer first-hand advice as I had to have this done on all accessible windows (they didn't have locks) for insurance purposes just last week. It cost £15 per lock (inc VAT), plus labour. As far as I could see, labour involved a drill and a bit of patience. The locksmith I used worked at record speed so I was happy.Value-for-money-for-me-puhleeze!
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Screwfix do a few options and are easy for a diy fix. Just search window handles on there web site0
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